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THE DEVELOPMENT OF A QURAN-BASED SCIENCE CURRICULUM MODEL TO ENHANCE ISLAMIC CHARACTER AT SMP BOARDING SCHOOL ZAD CIANJUR AND SMP BOARDING SCHOOL BAITUL ILMI CIANJUR
Full text linkThis study aims to develop and implement a Quran-based science curriculum model at SMP Boarding School Zad Cianjur and SMP Boarding School Baitul Ilmi Cianjur. The curriculum is designed to enhance students' scientific understanding while strengthening their Islamic character. The results of the study indicate that the Quran-based curriculum is effective in improving students' cognitive abilities in science, with an average score increase of 25% on the post-test compared to the pre-test. Furthermore, this curriculum also successfully enhances students' Islamic character, including honesty, responsibility, and environmental awareness. Positive changes were observed in students' daily behaviors, such as increased discipline and concern for the cleanliness of the school environment. Teachers reported that the implementation of this curriculum not only improved students' academic abilities but also helped shape their noble character. However, there were challenges in the curriculum implementation, such as time constraints and difficulties in connecting scientific concepts with Quranic values. Based on these findings, the study recommends continuous teacher training, the development of more comprehensive teaching materials, and adjustments to teaching time allocation to maximize the integration of science and religion in learning
VOLUNTARY CHILDLESSNESS AND ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVES: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Full text linkVoluntary childlessness- defined as the deliberate choice by individuals or couples to remain childfree - poses theological, legal, ethical, and socio-cultural questions within Islamic contexts. Despite the growing prevalence of childfree decisions in Muslim societies, scholarly inquiry remains limited, fragmented, and regionally concentrated. This study conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) of 45 academic publications, synthesizing the discourse through five analytical themes: (1) theological and ethical frameworks, (2) legal and jurisprudential perspectives (fiqh), (3) gender and societal expectations, (4) modernity, individualism, and cultural change, and (5) bioethical and policy implications. Findings indicate that while Islamic theology and jurisprudence traditionally valorize procreation, there is historical precedent and contemporary discourse supporting limited reproductive autonomy, including contraception. However, voluntary, permanent childlessness remains a contested domain, with strong gendered stigma and insufficient fatwa engagement. The review reveals methodological gaps, a dominance of Southeast Asian case studies, and limited engagement with the maqasid al-shariah framework - particularly hifz al-nasl (preservation of lineage). This paper identifies a critical need for interdisciplinary, comparative, and jurisprudentially diverse research that acknowledges the lived experiences and spiritual reasoning of voluntarily childfree Muslims. Recommendations for future studies include qualitative ethnographies, comparative fiqh analysis, and gender-focused policy inquiry to broaden the Islamic bioethical discourse on reproductive autonomy
PELAKSANAAN MAWQUF ALAIH DAN AGIHAN MANFAAT WAKAF DI MAJLIS AGAMA ISLAM DAN ADAT MELAYU TERENGGANU [IMPLEMENTATION OF MAWQUF ALAIH AND DISTRIBUTIONS OF WAQF BENEFITS AT THE TERENGGANU ISLAMIC RELIGION AND COUNCIL MALAY CUSTOM]
Full text linkKeyakinan para masyarakat terhadap aspek tadbir urus wakaf amat penting dinilai oleh pihak Majlis Agama Islam Negeri (MAIN) kerana mereka berpeluang menjadi sebagai waqif atau pewakaf. Sebagai waqif, mereka mempunyai hak dalam menentukan bentuk mawquf alaih selari dengan kehendak perundangan iaitu Enakmen Wakaf Terengganu 2016. Beberapa kajian lepas membuktikan bahawa kefahaman masyarakat tentang kedudukan mawquf alaih masih tertumpu kepada skop yang lebih kecil iaitu berkisar kepada wakaf tradisional seperti tapak masjid, surau dan perkuburan Islam. Sehubungan itu, kajian ini akan menerokai kedudukan mawquf alaih serta agihan manfaat wakaf di Terengganu di bawah pentadbiran Majlis Agama Islam Dan Adat Melayu Terengganu (MAIDAM). Kajian kualitatif ini dijalankan dengan menemubual salah seorang kakitangan wakaf di MAIDAM bagi memperoleh data-data yang tepat mengenai kajian tentang mawquf alaih dan agihan manfaat. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis melalui kaedah analisis kandungan ‘content analysis’. Kajian ini mendapati bahawa masih ramai masyarakat di Terengganu berwakaf khususnya tanah-tanah mereka diwakafkan bagi maksud mawquf alaih dalam bentuk keagamaan, manakala agihan manfaat pula banyak digunakan dalam sektor pendidikan. Sehubungan itu, kajian ini mencadangkan agar pihak yang mengurus wakaf iaitu MAIDAM perlu mempertingkatkan lagi kesedaran para masyarakat tentang kedudukan mawquf alaih dan juga memperluaskan agihan dana manfaat wakaf selari dengan keperluan semasa.
The community's confidence in waqf governance is critical to be assessed by the State Islamic Religious Council (MAIN) because they are waqifs or endowments. Waqifs have the right to determine the form of mawquf alaih in line with the requirements of the law, which is the Terengganu Waqf Enactment 2016. Several past studies prove that the public's understanding of the position of mawquf alaih is still focused on a smaller scope, which revolves around traditional waqfs such as mosque sites, surau’s and Islamic cemeteries. Accordingly, this study will explore the position of mawquf alaih and the distribution of waqf benefits in Terengganu under the administration of the Terengganu Council of Islamic Religion and Malay Customs (MAIDAM). This qualitative study was conducted by interviewing one of the waqf staff at MAIDAM to obtain accurate data on the study of mawquf alaih and the distribution of benefits. The data obtained is analyzed through the method of content analysis. This study found that there are still many people in Terengganu who have waqf, especially their lands, which are used as mawquf alaih in religious form, while the benefits are widely used in the education sector. Accordingly, this study suggests that the party that manages waqf, namely MAIDAM, needs to increase awareness to ensure that about mawquf alaih and at the same time, MAIDAM also increases the distribution of waqf benefits in line with the same needs
HUBUNGAN PENGUASAAN TATABAHASA ARAB DENGAN KEMAHIRAN MEMBACA BAHASA ARAB PELAJAR SIJIL TINGGI PERSEKOLAHAN MALAYSIA [THE CORRELATION BETWEEN PROFICIENCY IN ARABIC GRAMMAR AND READING COMPREHENSION AMONG STPM STUDENTS IN TERENGGANU]
Full text linkKemahiran membaca merupakan salah satu dari empat kemahiran penting yang perlu dicapai setelah melalui proses pembelajaran sesuatu bahasa. Penguasaan tatabahasa Arab merupakan salah satu elemen penting untuk mencapai kemahiran membaca. Kajian telah menunjukkan bahawa masalah utama kefahaman membaca lemah adalah disebabkan kelemahan pelajar dalam penguasaan tatabahasa Arab. Tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk mengkaji tahap penguasaan pelajar dalam tatabahasa Arab dan hubungannya dengan kemahiran membaca mereka. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kaedah kuantitatif berbentuk korelasi. Pengkaji menjalankan dua set ujian iaitu tatabahasa Arab dan kemahiran membaca sebagai alat penyelidikan. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif menggunakan Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Analisis korelasi dijalankan bagi melihat adakah terdapat hubungan signifikan diantara kedua pemboleh ubah tersebut. Dapatan kajian mendapati bahawa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara penguasaan tatabahasa Arab dan kemahiran membaca. Analisis juga mendapati bahawa pelajar lemah dalam mengaplikasi penguasaan tatabahasa Arab dalam mencapai kemahiran membaca. Oleh itu, pelajar perlu meningkatkan kemahiran dalam mengaplikasi pengetahuan pada aktiviti bacaan. Kesimpulannya, kaedah pengajaran tatabahasa Arab hendaklah disesuaikan dengan kemahiran membaca dan bahan bacaan hendaklah diperbanyakkan dan dipelbagaikan.
Reading proficiency is one of the four essential skills that must be acquired when completing the language acquisition process. A solid understanding of Arabic grammar is crucial for achieving reading comprehension. Studies have indicated that the main problem of reading comprehension issue is a lack of proficiency in Arabic grammar. This study seeks to investigate the proficiency level of students in Arabic grammar and its correlation with their Arabic reading abilities. This study adopts a quantitative research approach with correlation. This survey utilizes a grammatical competency test and reading comprehension test which serves as a research tool. . The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) in a descriptive manner. A correlation study was performed using the Pearson Product-Moment correlation test to determine if there was a statistically significant relationship between the two variables. The Pearson's correlation test indicates a significant link between proficiency in Arabic grammar and reading abilities. The multiple regression analysis reveals a weak contribution of the variable of Arabic grammar proficiency to the mastery of reading skills. Moreover, STPM students in Terengganu lack proficiency in applying their understanding of Arabic grammar to reading comprehension. As a result, student needs to increasing applying skills in reading comprehension. In conclusion, teaching method of Arabic grammar should be adapted to reading comprehension activity and reading materials should be increased and diversified
EERMAILI AS LIVING ISLAM: RITUAL PRACTICE AND RELIGIOUS TRANSMISSION AMONG THE HUI MUSLIMS IN CHINA
Full text linkThis article examines Hui Ermaili as a form of “living Islam”—a ritual practice that integrates theological intentionality, communal devotion, and embodied transmission of Islamic knowledge within China’s minority Hui Muslim context. Ermaili, derived from the Arabic term ʿamal (righteous deed), encompasses Qur’anic recitation, prophetic eulogy chanting, supplication, charity, sermons, and communal meals. Far from being a syncretic or folkloric tradition, Ermaili is framed here as daʿwah bi’l-ḥāl: a performative invitation to Islam through lived example rather than verbal preaching. Drawing on Talal Asad's concept of discursive tradition and Catherine Bell's theory of ritualisation, the study interprets Ermaili because of religious agency through which Islamic knowledge and values are transmitted across generations, Islamic faith is strengthened, and communal solidarity is reinforced. Methodologically, the research combines insider ethnography with textual analysis and comparative ritual studies. The author approaches the topic as both researcher and participant-observer, drawing on experience as a Hui Muslim raised within the Ermaili tradition. The article challenges reductionist readings that treat Ermaili as cultural adaptation, arguing instead for its theological authenticity through examination of Sufi genealogies and scriptural foundations. Despite reformist critiques from movements like Yihewani that view certain Ermaili practices as bidʿah (innovation), the study demonstrates Ermaili's persistence as authentic Islamic devotion. By foregrounding Ermaili’s pedagogical, ethical, and spiritual dimensions, the study contributes to broader discussions in the anthropology of Islam, minority daʿwah, and ritual theory. It affirms Ermaili as a vital expression of living Islam – where belief is enacted, theology embodied, and religious agency cultivated in everyday life
PENGALAMAN LATIHAN PRAKTIKUM DAN IMPLIKASINYA TERHADAP KECEKAPAN GURU NOVIS [PRACTICAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR NOVICE TEACHER COMPETENCY]
Full text linkLatihan praktikum merupakan komponen penting dalam program latihan perguruan, di mana ia menyediakan peluang kepada guru pelatih untuk mengeksplorasi realiti dunia pendidikan. Kajian ini bertujuan meneroka pengalaman guru novis semasa menjalani praktikum dan menganalisis impaknya terhadap kecekapan mereka sebagai seorang guru. Reka bentuk yang digunakan oleh penyelidik dalam melaksanakan kajian ini adalah reka bentuk kajian kes, di mana data diperoleh melalui sesi temu bual separa berstruktur melibatkan 10 orang guru novis yang dipilih menggunakan kaedah pensampelan bertujuan. Analisis tematik dengan menggunakan perisian ATLAS.ti menunjukkan bahawa guru novis menghadapi pelbagai cabaran ketika menjalani latihan praktikum seperti pengurusan kelas, perancangan pengajaran dan penyesuaian teori kepada amali. Sebagai respons kepada cabaran yang dihadapi ini, guru novis mengambil pelbagai langkah proaktif, termasuk mendapatkan bimbingan daripada guru pembimbing, menyesuaikan strategi pengajaran serta meningkatkan kecekapan dalam pengurusan masa. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa pengalaman praktikum membantu meningkatkan kecekapan profesionalisme guru seperti kemahiran pedagogi, pengurusan emosi, penggunaan teknologi dan refleksi kendiri, sekaligus memainkan peranan dalam membentuk identiti profesional guru novis. Kajian ini memberikan panduan kepada institusi pendidikan untuk meningkatkan keberkesanan program praktikum dalam latihan guru. Di samping itu, kajian lanjut turut disarankan untuk dijalankan dengan menggunakan pendekatan longitudinal bagi menilai impak jangka panjang latihan praktikum terhadap kecekapan guru.
The practicum is an essential component of teacher training programs, providing teacher trainees with the opportunity to explore the realities of the education world. This study aims to explore the experiences of novice teachers during their practicum and analyze its impact on their competence as educators. The research design employed by the researcher is a case study design, where data was collected through semi-structured interviews involving 10 novice teachers selected using purposive sampling. Thematic analysis using ATLAS.ti software shows that novice teachers face various challenges during their practicum, such as classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting theory to practice. In response to these challenges, novice teachers took proactive steps, including seeking guidance from mentor teachers, adjusting teaching strategies, and improving time management skills. The study's findings indicate that the practicum experience helps enhance professional competence in areas such as pedagogical skills, emotional management, use of technology, and self-reflection, playing a significant role in shaping the professional identity of novice teachers. This study provides guidelines for educational institutions to improve the effectiveness of practicum programs in teacher training. Furthermore, further studies are recommended using a longitudinal approach to assess the long-term impact of the practicum on teacher competence
TAHAP LITERASI JAWI DALAM KALANGAN GURU PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DI SEKOLAH RENDAH NEGERI SABAH [THE LEVEL OF JAWI LITERACY AMONG ISLAMIC EDUCATION TEACHERS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN SABAH]
Full text linkTulisan Jawi merupakan warisan budaya dan identiti masyarakat Melayu-Islam yang berkait rapat dengan ajaran Islam. Ia memainkan peranan penting dalam pendidikan Islam, terutamanya dalam membantu pelajar memahami al-Quran dan nilai-nilai Islam. Walau bagaimanapun, tahap literasi Jawi dalam kalangan Guru Pendidikan Islam (GPI) di sekolah rendah di Sabah masih menjadi persoalan, terutamanya dalam aspek penguasaan ejaan, pemahaman hukum Jawi, dan penerapan dalam pengajaran. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menilai tahap literasi Jawi dalam kalangan GPI serta mengenal pasti cabaran utama yang dihadapi dalam pengajaran tulisan Jawi. Ujian bertulis yang terdiri daripada dua bahagian telah digunakan sebagai instrumen kajian, melibatkan 343 orang GPI. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa tahap literasi Jawi dalam kalangan GPI berada pada tahap sederhana, dengan kelemahan utama dalam mengenal huruf tambahan, menulis ayat yang lebih kompleks, dan mengaplikasikan kaedah pengajaran yang berkesan. Selain itu, cabaran lain termasuk kekurangan bahan bantu mengajar yang inovatif dan kurangnya latihan profesional yang berfokus kepada pengajaran Jawi. Kajian ini mencadangkan pendekatan pengajaran yang lebih inovatif, termasuk penggunaan teknologi, alat bantu mengajar yang interaktif, dan latihan profesional yang berterusan untuk meningkatkan literasi Jawi dalam kalangan GPI. Dengan memperkukuhkan literasi Jawi, ia bukan sahaja dapat memartabatkan tulisan Jawi sebagai warisan budaya tetapi juga menyokong usaha memperkukuhkan pendidikan Islam di Malaysia.
Jawi script is a cultural heritage and an identity of the Malay-Muslim community that is closely linked to Islamic teachings. It plays a significant role in Islamic education, particularly in assisting students to understand the Quran and Islamic values. However, the level of Jawi literacy among Islamic Education Teachers (IET) in primary schools in Sabah remains a concern, especially in terms of spelling proficiency, understanding Jawi rules, and its application in teaching. This study aims to assess the level of Jawi literacy among IET and to identify the main challenges faced in teaching Jawi script. A written test consisting of two sections was used as the research instrument, involving 343 IET participants. The findings revealed that the level of Jawi literacy among IET is at a moderate level, with major weaknesses in recognizing additional letters, writing more complex sentences, and applying effective teaching methods. Furthermore, other challenges include the lack of innovative teaching aids and insufficient professional training focused on Jawi instruction. This study suggests more innovative teaching approaches, including the use of technology, interactive teaching aids, and continuous professional training to enhance Jawi literacy among IET. Strengthening Jawi literacy not only preserves Jawi script as a cultural heritage but also supports efforts to reinforce Islamic education in Malaysia
PRINSIP NILAI ISLAM DALAM IMAM (ABDULLAH HUSSAIN, 1995): ANALISIS TEKSTUAL BERASASKAN KERANGKA NAJIB AL-KILANI [ISLAMIC VALUES PRINCIPLE IN IMAM (ABDULLAH HUSSAIN, 1995): A TEXTUAL ANALYSIS BASED ON NAJIB AL-KILANI’S FRAMEWORK]
Full text linkMakalah ini menganalisis Imam (1995) karya Abdullah Hussain dengan menggunakan Prinsip Kedua sastera Islam Najīb al-Kīlānī—komitmen terhadap nilai-nilai Islam yang sahih—sebagai kanta operasi. Prinsip ini dioperasikan kepada lima keluarga penanda teks: (i) tauhid & teologi; (ii) insan sebagai khalifah/amanah; (iii) adab & wasatiyyah; (iv) syūrā & keadilan prosedural; dan (v) iḥsān keluarga. Melalui analisis tekstual kualitatif terarah dengan buku kod praspesifikasi, petikan 1–3 perenggan dipilih secara tujuan dalam adegan khutbah, musyawarah, domestik dan krisis; petikan Melayu disertai terjemahan ringkas dan makna peribahasa disemak silang dengan PRPM. Dapatan menunjukkan apabila penanda bertindan (cth. syūrā + adab ujaran; wasatiyyah + penutup peribahasa), sikap normatif menjadi boleh-dirasai, dipercayai dan diingati. Bukti negatif—deskripsi indah tanpa penanda nilai—menjelaskan had: warna estetika sahaja jarang melahirkan komitmen. Kajian menyumbang kerangka operasi skala petikan untuk menilai ketepatan tasawwur dalam fiksyen Islam Melayu, berserta implikasi pedagogi (rubrik adab ujaran & musyawarah) dan komunikasi dakwah (etos satr al-ʿayb, keadilan prosedural).
This article analyses Abdullah Hussain’s Imam (1995) using Najīb al-Kīlānī’s Principle Two of Islamic literature—commitment to sound Islamic values—as an operational lens. We convert the principle into five textual marker-families: (i) tawḥīd & teleology (acts oriented to God and social obligation); (ii) insān as khalīfah/amanah (stewardship and trust); (iii) adab & wasatiyyah (discipline of speech, balance); (iv) shūrā & procedural justice (consultative order, concealment of faults); and (v) family iḥsān (care as daily rite). Using directed qualitative textual analysis with a pre-specified codebook, we purposively sample 1–3-paragraph passages in sermon, deliberation, domestic, and crisis scenes; Malay quotations are page-anchored and translated concisely, and peribahasa meanings are cross-checked in PRPM. Findings show that when markers co-occur (e.g., shūrā + adab ujaran; wasatiyyah + proverbial closure), normative stance becomes perceptible, credible, and memorable. Negative evidence—lush description without value-markers—clarifies the boundary: aesthetic “colour” alone seldom yields commitment. The study contributes a passage-scale operational framework for assessing the accuracy of Islamic worldview (tasawwur) in Malay-Islamic fiction, with implications for pedagogy (rubrics of adab in speaking and consultative deliberation) and daʿwah communication (ethos of satr al-ʿayb, procedural fairness)
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE AND MODERATION VALUES AT NUSA PUTRA UNIVERSITY
Full text linkThis study examines students' views on religious tolerance on campus, using a quantitative descriptive survey method. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 108 students from various faculties on campus. The survey was designed to measure students' understanding, attitudes, and support for religious tolerance, campus policies related to tolerance, and their willingness to learn about other religions. The survey results indicate that the majority of students view religious tolerance as an essential element in strengthening relationships among students, creating campus harmony, and preventing intolerance. Students also support campus policies promoting religious tolerance and consider religious diversity an important asset for campus life. Furthermore, students demonstrate readiness to learn about other religions and support interfaith dialogue as a means to deepen understanding and appreciate differences. These findings emphasize the importance of implementing religious tolerance principles in an inclusive campus life
DAWR SIYASAT AL-DAWLAH AL-SHARʻIYAH FI DABT TAWAZUN AL-SUQ AL-ʻUMANI: TAHLIL TATBIQI (2019–2024) [THE ROLE OF LEGITIMATE STATE POLICIES IN MARKET STABILIZATION: AN APPLIED ANALYSIS OF OMAN (2019–2024)
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This paper examines the role of legitimate state policies in regulating and stabilizing the Omani market through an applied and analytical study spanning the years 2019 to 2024. It investigates how Sharia-based intervention tools influence the equilibrium of supply and demand in the goods and services market, highlighting their contribution to mitigating economic disparities and enhancing market efficiency.
The study evaluates the limitations of conventional economic mechanisms, especially during periods of global disruption, and argues for a policy framework rooted in justice, planning, and productive stimulation. Through a descriptive-analytical approach, the research integrates quantitative data from structured questionnaires with qualitative insights drawn from expert interviews.
Six critical policy dimensions are explored: economic planning, combating underdevelopment, economic development, distributive justice, production enhancement, and pricing with anti-monopoly safeguards. The results demonstrate a statistically significant impact of these policies on market balance, with notable variations across institutional affiliations but limited influence from educational background or experience.
The study concludes that a well-designed and justly implemented intervention policy—grounded in Sharia principles—can significantly strengthen national market stability, ensure fair access to resources, and promote sustainable economic resilience in Oman.
Keywords: Sharia-based state policy, market regulation, economic equilibrium, Oman, goods and services market.This paper examines the role of legitimate state policies in regulating and stabilizing the Omani market through an applied and analytical study spanning the years 2019 to 2024. It investigates how Sharia-based intervention tools influence the equilibrium of supply and demand in the goods and services market, highlighting their contribution to mitigating economic disparities and enhancing market efficiency. The study evaluates the limitations of conventional economic mechanisms, especially during periods of global disruption, and argues for a policy framework rooted in justice, planning, and productive stimulation. Through a descriptive-analytical approach, the research integrates quantitative data from structured questionnaires with qualitative insights drawn from expert interviews. Six critical policy dimensions are explored: economic planning, combating underdevelopment, economic development, distributive justice, production enhancement, and pricing with anti-monopoly safeguards. The results demonstrate a statistically significant impact of these policies on market balance, with notable variations across institutional affiliations but limited influence from educational background or experience. The study concludes that a well-designed and justly implemented intervention policy—grounded in Sharia principles—can significantly strengthen national market stability, ensure fair access to resources, and promote sustainable economic resilience in Oman